What is GPA ?

Bali-balo
Sun, 06 May 2007 03:35:19 +0000

Hello,
I’m not familiar with the US system and because I may pursue my studies in a US College next year, I would like to know what GPA is about.
Is it like the average of your grades over a given period ? If so, of what grade (homework or tests or?)?

And why is it so important? Is it because it important for your admission in grad school?